MERITUS are recruiting for a Head of Quality to join a well-established precision engineering business supporting complex manufacturing programmes across the aerospace, defence, nuclear and advanced engineering sectors.This is a permanent opportunity for an experienced quality leader to shape and develop the Quality function, driving continuous improvement across a specialist manufacturing environment while working closely with engineering, operations, suppliers and customers.HEAD OF QUALITY - 55,000 - 65,000 - PERMANENT - STOCKPORT - PRECISION ENGINEERING - AEROSPACE / DEFENCE / NUCLEAR / MROThe RoleReporting to the Managing Director, you''ll lead the Quality function, taking ownership of the Quality Management System while ensuring products and processes consistently meet customer, regulatory and industry standards.You''ll work across the full product lifecycle, from new product introduction through to production, supplier quality, customer engagement and continuous improvement, while leading and developing the Quality team.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS).Manage internal, customer and certification audits.Support New Product Introduction, process capability and first article inspections.Drive supplier quality, performance improvement and corrective actions.Lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.Ensure robust inspection, calibration and product traceability processes.Act as the primary quality ..... full job details .....